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715 Commercial St in Emporia, KS
Trox Gallery Represents 100+ Local Artists
Trox Gallery Stocks Creatively Curated Gifts
New Stuff!
There's always something new at Trox! Take a look at items that have arrived in the past 30 days.
Brenda Thomson Greetings from KS
$6.50
Hannah Worthen Large Emporia KS Sticker
$6.00
$12.00
Abby Ausherman Frankenstein's Monster Sticker
$3.50
Benjamin Friend Carved Basswood Pumpkin Group
$30.00
Troxell Art Gallery Calendar
01 Jun
Kat Dorcas | Negative Space
The concept of negative space in art and design refers to the empty area that lacks detail in order to enhance readability and focus.
In this exhibition, I have formed simple shapes with carved and sculpted areas that create negative space within the structure. Minimal glaze emphasizes the shape and texture.
With these works, rather than focusing on what is not there, the negative space is an essential part of what completes the whole.
Exhibition on display May 29 - June 29, 2024
05 Jul
Hannah Worthen | Living Out Loud
I love Kansas, animals, color, and art. My art is often a collaboration
of all these things. I want to share with others the way I see Kansas and animals
through my eyes.My biggest inspiration is my daughter. She is the reason I
picked the brush back up.I hope to inspire others to create! To see the beauty of
their surroundings.Exhibition on display July 5 - 27, 2024
02 Aug
Abbey Segobia | Vehemence
"My ultimate aspiration remains the creation of artwork that fills me with pride while savoring every step of the creative process."
Exhibition on display August 2 - 31, 2024
06 Sep
Jordan Briceland | Other Shores
Other Shoresis a journey that started in South Korea and continues in Emporia, KS. The repurposed objects in the assemblage pieces were found either on the sea shores and city streets of Korea or pulled from old barns and muddy river banks of Kansas. Working as an English Instructor in Busan for nearly seven years, Jordan continued his artistic endeavors while confined to a small apartment with limited resources at his disposal. The objects found during walks to work or on weekend hikes were a starting point for an idea or design that grew into something unexpected. Very little is planned. Instead, the act of creation is used as a meditation: Finding a balance between chaos and order by reconfiguring found objects.
Exhibition on display September 3 - 28, 2024
04 Oct
Reflections Self-Portrait Exhibition
4th Annual - Open entry self-poprtrait show
01 Nov
Emporia First Friday Match Day Fundraiser
More information coming soon!
09 Nov
Trox-mas Holiday Showcase
Our annual Chiristmas shopping extravaganza! 100+ local artists will be represented, so you're sure to find a unique holiday gift.
Trox-mas takes over the gallery November 9 - December 28.
Meet our Staff
Kaila Mock - Owner
An Emporia native, Kaila graduated from Emporia State University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts - emphasis in Glass-forming, Sculpture, & Photography with an Art History Minor. After graduation, Kaila worked as the Gallery Manager and Educational Outreach Coordinator at the Emporia Arts Center before opening Trox Gallery and Gifts in 2020. She also co-founded the Emporia First Friday Art Walk in 2016 with her husband, Joel Smith.
Kaila and Joel have an Irish Wolfhound/Great Dane mix (Georgia), tortie cat (Lucy), black cat (Saul), van cat (Alaska), tuxedo cat (Kentucky), and a red-tailed boa (Rosie).
Kristin Oberle - Store Manager
Kristin Oberle is an Emporia native who began her art career working for Harry Hart at the age of 15. She has taught Art at the Emporia Middle School for 30 years.
Sam Banks - Inventory & Social Media Manager
Sam is originally from Texas but absolutely loves Emporia and it's art community. As an artist herself, Sam enjoys connecting with customers with unique pieces for gifts or personal collections.
When Sam isn't at Trox helping manage inventory and social media, she is with her husband, David, and their cats: Mily, S'more, and Ricochet.
Emeline Fuller - Sales Associate
Emeline Fuller is a native Emporian who always has a pen and watercolors in hand.
She does portraits of all sorts and especially enjoys getting a little weird with it. She will never not enjoy talking about art.
McKensie Gress - Sales Associate
Kensie is a student at ESU pursuing a Masters in both Art Therapy Counseling and Clinical Counseling. In her free time she enjoys creating art and spending time with her boyfriend and two cats.
Hannah Johnson - Sales Associate
Hannah is a student at Emporia State University, pursuing a BFA in Theatre and a minor in English. In her free time, she loves to read, write, go thrifting, and go on walks with her two dogs, Doc and Lola.
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Jerry Lynn Troxell
Jerry Troxell was born September 24, 1944 on a farm near Sabetha, Kansas. Growing up on a farm with four sisters was the “single most important influence” to his painting. His childhood outdoors gave him a deep appreciation for sunlight, shadows, and seasons. As Jerry explained in a 1995 artist statement:
“I am still entranced by the bittersweet feeling of dusk as the bight, bleached landscape is replaced by shards of oranges and pinks - punctuated by slices of violet. A temperature somewhere between warm and cool replaces the daytime heat, and the cacophony of day is replaced by evening sounds and the regrouping of the family. I feel a strong kinship to the exquisite randomness of nature and the ways it is pulled together by light and shadows to create subtle harmonious hues - accented by darts and splashes of pure color.”
Jerry began formal art instruction at Highland Junior College. Afterwards, he attended Emporia State University, where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education, later returning for a Master’s degree. In 1970, Jerry began teaching at Emporia High School. For the next 36 years, he would teach photography, jewelry making, pottery, computer graphics, and painting, as well as serving as the department head. After his retirement, Jerry continued his love of arts education by teaching classes for children and adults at the Emporia Arts Council. Jerry passed away December 13, 2015 after a lifetime of creative and educational endeavors.
Trox Gallery and Gifts was lovingly named after Mr. Troxell because of his incredible impact on Emporia's art community. We strive to honor his legacy by making the Arts inclusive and accessible to everyone who walks through the door.
